(4) The Minister shall, in consultation with the Ministers responsible for community development, culture and traditional affairs (insert relevant ministerial and administrative portfolios) and other relevant appropriate authorities take appropriate measures to ensure that education for the family includes a proper understanding of maternity as a social function and the recognition of parental responsibility in the upbringing and development of children. (5) A person shall not use or impose, subject or encourage another person to use or impose, a harmful practice on a child. (6) A person who contravenes subsection (6) commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding XXX. (insert offence and penalty clause according to style used in, and sentencing policy of, Member State) 8. Parental responsibility and State interventions (1) A child is entitled to parental care and to live with one parent or both parents. (2) Where a child is not receiving the necessary care and protection of that child’s parent, the Government shall endeavour to provide appropriate alternative care for the child. (3) Both parents have an equal duty to protect and adequately provide for the child. (4) A parent shall provide, in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child, appropriate direction and guidance to the child in the exercise by that child of the child’s rights. (5) A judicial or administrative institution, child marriage prohibition officer or an appropriate authority may, subject to judicial review, remove a child from parental responsibility where the judicial institution, child prohibition officer or appropriate Page 37 of 78

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